
Italians
2009

2014
Director
Danilo Bećković
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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A Montenegrin teenager is sent to Serbia in order to evade blood-feud caused by his father's reckless behavior. Little does he know that even greater dangers await for him. In Belgrade he will face both the avengers who went after him and this metropolis' very own nightlife and foxy ladies. And in cities like Belgrade - women and nightlife can be deadlier than a bullet. People of Montenegro are known for their specific mentality and system of values, not unlike Sicilians, Corsicans or Cretans.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities. It focuses instead on traditional masculine conflicts and conventional social dynamics.
Gender Representation
Women are depicted through nightlife tropes as 'foxy ladies' who can be deadlier than bullets. This provides a sense of agency but relies on archetypal feminine roles.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The story explores ethnic identity by contrasting Montenegrin regionalism with the urban environment of Belgrade. It focuses on intra-regional dynamics rather than a multi-ethnic global cast.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative centers on traditional honor-based social institutions like the blood feud. It emphasizes regional codes of conduct rather than deconstructing traditional social structures.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the film's narrative.
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AI Analysis
Little Buddho is a character-driven comedy deeply rooted in regional Balkan traditions and honor-based social hierarchies. The film prioritizes the exploration of Montenegrin cultural codes and specific regional mentalities over intersectional complexity. While the film provides a specific look at ethnic distinction through the lens of Montenegrin versus Belgrade identities, it remains localized. The narrative architecture leans heavily on traditional social structures rather than subverting them. Ultimately, the film functions as a study of regionalism. It lacks significant representation for LGBTQ+ identities and relies on gendered archetypes, resulting in a score that reflects its focus on traditionalism.

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